A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5963853 Details
Epoch: 277 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 34399434 epoch_slot_no: 98634 block_no: 5963676 slot_leader_id: 5790612 size: 4129 time: 2021-07-11 01:08:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f12bd658f3d3264016fcbb63f37351e974126e3c2cc05974872f718049990bdBlock Operator
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